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Name of Lecturer(s) : Lecturer Chalika Thangaraja and Assistant Lecturer Methzika Kariyawasam

Teacher: Fathima Shanaz
Teacher: Chalika Thangaraja

Ageing Studies - DMG 3147 (2024)

Course Description

This course aims to provide both theoretical and empirical knowledge about population ageing and related issues. In addition, this course will focus on trends and patterns of population ageing in developed and developing countries. Furthermore, it provides skills in data and measures related to population ageing, policies and programmes to analyses and evaluate issues related to older persons in different contexts.

Learning outcomes:

On the successful completion of the course student will be able to:

• Describe the concepts, definitions and measures of population ageing and gerontology.

• Apply demographic and other relevant multidisciplinary theories of ageing to understand ageing related issues

• Analyze ageing processes and its determinants in different contexts

• Evaluate the socio-economic implications of ageing and elderly wellbeing

• Compare and asses ageing related policies and programmes in developed and developing

• countries.

Category: Semester 1

Agro Climatology(SM)

Name of Lecturer(s) : Ms. E.M.S. Ranasingha

Teacher: Shashini Sanjeewani Ranabahu
Teacher: Dr. E. M. S. Ranasinghe

Category: Semester 2

Applied Field Experiences

Applied learning entails gaining knowledge and skills through direct, structured, and applied engagement. This monitored hands-on approach combines in-class and real-world settings, where students (a) learn of theories and concepts on data collection to subsequently conduct direct research; (b) gain skills and abilities necessary for short-term internships; and (c) develop skills, knowledge and disposition necessary to network and plan, organize and implement events.